The Pardee Rose Garden is a community owned public park that features sculpted rose gardens of various colors that bloom throughout the summer. The park features mutliple walking paths and park benches for visitors to enjoy the natural setting.

Known by locals as one of New York's top bowling centers, Astoria Bowl offers modern amenities. The twenty-four lane bowling center features remodeled lanes, a beautiful sports lounge, pro shop and a nostalgic design.

Offering views of the Ridgewood Reservoir, Highland Park is a leisure park that is situated next to the Atlantic Ocean. The park has a paved pathway that can be utilized for running, walking, or biking.

Tibbets Brooks Park is a pool and aquatic complex for all ages. Visitors may enjoy playing in the spray playground or sliding on the water slides. The park also features in-pool basketball and volleyball as well as several lap lanes.

Hamden's West Rock Ridge State Park is free to visit. Its visitor center includes composting toilets. The park features several exclusive hiking trails, and multiple trails for mountain bikers and guests on horseback.